Abstract

*Odesanmi E. O., Ogundare M. A. B. and Adebayo D. O.

ABSTRACT

This study was aimed at assessing the phytochemical content, minerals composition, proximate and free radical scavenger ability of Lorenthus bengwensis (Cocoa Mistletoes) and Carica papaya (Pawpaw leaf). Antioxidant properties (Inhibition of Fe2+-induced lipid peroxidation, total phenol and total flavonoid contents, ferric reducing antioxidant property, nitric oxide radical scavenging ability using in vitro model were evaluated. These results revealed the nutritional profile of the plants as a good source of plant protein, carbohydrates, basic phytochemicals, free radical scavengers, macro and micro minerals. The antioxidant activity and inhibitory effect of both extracts against lipid peroxidation could be attributed to the phenolic phytochemicals present in the extracts which are potentials that could be exploited by food and pharmaceutical industries.